Kelvin Kiptum

Kelvin Kiptum (born 2 December 1999)[1] is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He ran the fastest ever marathon debut at the 2022 Valencia Marathon, becoming just the third man in history to break two hours and two minutes.[2]

Kelvin Kiptum
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1999-12-02) 2 December 1999
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running

Career

Kiptum gained his first international experience in March 2019 when finishing fifth at the Lisbon Half Marathon (59:54). In December 2020, he set new personal best in the event of 58:42, placing sixth at the Valencia Half Marathon.[1] In 2021, he ran 59:35 and 59:02 half marathons in Lens, France (first) and Valencia (eighth) respectively.[1]

On 4 December 2022, the 23-year-old pulled off an upset when debuting in the marathon at the Valencia Marathon. With the quickest second half ever (60:15), he set the fourth-fastest time on the world all-time list of 2:01:53, becoming only the third man in history to break 2:02 after world record holder Eliud Kipchoge (2:01:09 and 2:01:39) and Kenenisa Bekele (2:01:41). Kiptum's winning time was by far the fastest marathon debut ever, smashing the course record by more than a minute. He beat 2022 world marathon champion Tamirat Tola, pre-race favourite, among others.[3][4][2]

Personal bests

References
  1. "Kelvin KIPTUM – Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  2. Rathborn, Jack (4 December 2022). "Amane Beriso and Kelvin Kiptum pull off surprise wins in blazing times at Valencia Marathon". The Independent. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  3. Gault, Jonathan (4 December 2022). "Kelvin Kiptum (2:01:53) & Amane Beriso (2:14:58) Surprise to Win Super Fast 2022 Valencia Marathon". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  4. Valiente, Emeterio (4 December 2022). "Kiptum and Beriso break course records in Valencia". World Athletics. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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